Filed under: Software, Apple TV
Boxee opens up alpha, adds iPlayer support for UK users
It isn't just about Macworld; shockingly there is some other tech news happening this week as well. Our pals over at boxee have just announced a new version, some love for UK users and some great news: no more invites needed!
Instead of hounding me (I kid, I never minded) for a boxee invite, you can sign-up yourself at boxee.tv/join and get downloads for the Mac, Apple TV and Ubuntu. The Windows alphas are still in closed testing, but progress is moving quickly.
Here's a run-down on what's new and improved:
- iPlayer support for UK users -- no more crying over the lack of overseas Hulu; you can now get the iPlayer via boxee
- Joost support
- MTV Music support
- dual-screen support
- Netflix improvements
- search in Hulu
- updates to the SMB library
Netflix is still only working on the Mac and not on the Apple TV, but this is a great update. I've been seeing some of the private builds and the improvements are nice. A reminder, boxee is still in alpha, but the development process is on a tear!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nerual said 8:20PM on 1-08-2009
Sweetness, already downloaded and linked to Netflix! :)
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John B. said 8:21PM on 1-08-2009
Couldn't make it universal, could they?
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Chip Daiger said 9:25PM on 1-08-2009
I really want netflix for atv.... the hulu streaming is still jerky on atv... but I LOVE these guys! Keep it coming!
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KennyB said 9:20PM on 1-08-2009
Whats up with the quality? I get better streams direct from the hulu.com site (480p mode)
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Mike said 10:18PM on 1-08-2009
Still no fix for the MythTV support? Sucks.
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Kalin said 10:47PM on 1-08-2009
I wish it would work on my PB. I won't hold my breath...
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42 said 11:30PM on 1-08-2009
Ugh, what a steaming pile of crap. "Empty Trash?" "Yes, please."
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modhran said 1:01AM on 1-09-2009
If there were only a way we could get iPlayer content here in the US, I would be impressed with the update.
sigh.
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fellowmac said 4:13AM on 1-09-2009
Get a UK VPN connection for about $5/month and enjoy IPlayer and the other "tv catchup" sites in the UK.
Yoshimi said 5:14AM on 1-09-2009
iPlayer support has just sold it to me! Boxee on AppleTV, here we come!
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